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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.92, 3,680.40 and 1,547.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.92, 3,680.40 and 1,547.95 is: 2,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.92 : 3,680.40 = 1,547.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.92/3,680.40 = 1,547.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.92x = 3,680.40 × 1,547.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.92x = 5,697,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697,075.18/2,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.20

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